Happy birthday! Vinicius Junior turns 25 today

Vinicius Junior is celebrating his 25th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Vinicius Junior has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 25th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Vinicius Junior, a cultural icon

Born Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior in São Gonçalo on July 12, 2000, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Brazilian history. Vinicius Junior's not just a great footballer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Vinicius hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Vinicius Junior as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 25.

Happy Birthday, Vinicius, you're the best!

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